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USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2., USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2., DVI-D port., DisplayPort, USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. - windows 8 compatibility

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Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 14. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 3.0/2.0 devices. • DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. 15. DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can't be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. 16. DisplayPort. This port is for a DisplayPort-compatible devices. 17. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. ASUS P8Z68-M PRO 1-27

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P8Z68-M PRO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	13
Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	13
1.2 Package contents	13
1.3 Special features	13
1.3.1 Product highlights	13
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	15
1.3.3 Intel® Smart Response Technology & LucidLogix® VirtuTM Solution	18
1.4 Before you proceed	21
1.5 Motherboard overview	22
1.5.1 Placement direction	22
1.5.2 Screw holes	22
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	23
1.5.4 Layout contents	23
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	24
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	24
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	27
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	28
1.7 System memory	29
1.7.1 Overview	29
1.7.2 Memory configurations	30
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	35
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	35
1.8 Expansion slots	36
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	36
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	36
1.8.3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	36
1.8.4 PCI slots	36
1.9 Jumpers	37
1.10 Connectors	38
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	38
1.10.2 Internal connectors	40
1.11 Onboard switches	46
1.12 Onboard LEDs	47
1.13 Software support	49
1.13.1 Installing an operating system	49
1.13.2 Support DVD information	49
Chapter 2	51
BIOS information	51
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	51
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	51
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	52
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	53
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	54
2.2 BIOS setup program	57
2.3 Main menu	61
2.3.1 System Language [English]	61
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	61
2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	61
2.3.4 Security	61
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	63
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	64
2.4.2 Turbo Ratio [By All Cores]	64
2.4.3 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto]	64
2.4.4 Memory Frequency [Auto]	64
2.4.5 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto]	64
2.4.6 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled]	65
2.4.7 OC Tuner	65
2.4.8 DRAM Timing Control	65
2.4.9 CPU Power Management	65
2.4.10 CPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	66
2.4.11 iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+]	66
2.4.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	66
2.4.13 VCCIO Voltage [Auto]	67
2.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	67
2.4.15 PCH Voltage [Auto]	67
2.4.16 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	67
2.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	67
2.5 Advanced menu	68
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	68
2.5.2 System Agent Configuration	70
2.5.3 PCH Configuration	70
2.5.4 SATA Configuration	70
2.5.5 USB Configuration	71
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	71
2.5.7 APM	73
2.6 Monitor menu	74
2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]	75
2.6.2 CPU / Chassis /PWR Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A]	75
2.6.3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	75
2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]	76
2.6.5 CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage	76
2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled]	76
2.7 Boot menu	77
2.7.1 Bootup NumLock State [On]	77
2.7.2 Full Screen Logo [Enabled]	77
2.7.3 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]	77
2.7.4 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS]	78
2.7.5 Setup Mode [EZ Mode]	78
2.7.6 Boot Option Priorities	78
2.7.7 Boot Override	78
2.8 Tools menu	79
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility	79
2.8.2 ASUS SPD Information	79
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	79